Many candidates don't bother to research the employer; show the interviewer you made the effort and create buyer interest 

bit.ly/vbEv1n - best answers to tough interview questions - good tips for handling tricky questions 

No surprises. Know what is on your driver's record and credit history; update your credit file before authorizing background check.

bit.ly/tunIi8 - learnwebskills.com - how to research company online tips and advice 

Two of the key attributes clients are looking for in this job-market are flexibility and accommodation of their needs 

bit.ly/yxZ0ij - 10 things people ask employment lawyers - good article by Sheryl Smolkin 

jobsearchguide.ca and kevinbuckleycpc.com contain our published and un-published articles on job search and career issues

bit.ly/zy5amp - 10 ways to ace your performance review - good article from Sheryl Smolkin 

bit.ly/voC1Uc - Key Canadian Job Boards and Sites on jobsearchguide.ca 

bit.ly/znkats - Xinterview site - Interview Questions - excellent tips on answering tough questions 

Worst method of sending a resume that we've seen so far - in a zip file with multiple attachments - not suggested 

bit.ly/yc9wN4 - article by Alison Doyle, internet authority "References" how to secure employment references 

bit.ly/t07IOA - Quint Careers Online Career Assessment Tools Review ed 

bit.ly/wISmR9 - aritcle: "Emailing Your Resume - Creating Buyer Interest" - basic tips to improve visibility 

Attitude is often a decisive factor when an employer decides between two equally qualified applicants - enthusiasm counts!

bit.ly/xW5XVO - Article: " Overcoming Inertia - Moving Forward " - steps to move out of a career rut 

bit.ly/unXVZs - Student job search resources - Cananda bit.ly/ulyk92- Student job-search sites, USA: Top10Links 

bit.ly/zuOkJw - IE Canada and The Logistics Institute have announced a new joint Executive Leadership Program 

bit.ly/vISZ5B - Resume Writer sites links on jobsearchguide.ca

on.mash.to/wSienH - from mashable.com - Top Ten Social Media Sites To Find A Job 

bit.ly/tJcg5x - Good search engine for Canadian jobs by province and job title - Canadianjobs.com 

bit.ly/xR8T3A - article: "Negotiating Compensation When Between Jobs" - tips 

bit.ly/tpnlY5 - Freight, Customs, Logistics & SCM Industry Education Links in Canada

bit.ly/z5LuXz - search engine for newspapers in Canada, identified by province - want ads options 

bit.ly/twchxV - Weddles Associations Directory - free resource by industry specialization and vertical market.

bit.ly/yWJKaW - article: “Patience In Reviewing A Hiring Agreement” - look it over, what creative options exist? 

bit.ly/ucI4hh - googleguide.com - how to make the most of search terms in Google 

bit.ly/y9RjX3 - Industry Canada bus. organizations and associations - great for research on companies 

Resume - explain gaps in employment on your resume if downsized to ensure reader is clear on the circumstances 

bit.ly/AnQ1Xb - article – “Handling A Low Salary Offer” - using a Salary Support document to improve your position 

esourcecanada.com - extensive database for research on companies in Canada by city, name, industry 

bit.ly/zYDYNe - article: “Self-Marketing In A Changed Marketplace” - tips on using your email message for maximum effect 

Stay with common fonts: courier, arial, times new roman for text; fancy fonts may distract reader from contents of cv 

bit.ly/rHKkhh - Links To Import/Export Websites - IE Canada - Importers/Exporters Assoc.  Canada 

Salaries - answer to the question "What salary are you looking for?" reply: "What is the mid-range for this job?" 

bit.ly/rKVJKX - CIFFA (Canada) Education Calendar updated, 2012 - advance your career

When responding to job ad number, try and include actual job title in Subject line to assist recipient to contact you 

bit.ly/rNlWaU - Our article: “Dealing With Discouragement - Daily Renewal Of Purpose” 

Send your resume to the hiring manager whom you would most likely report to; check company directory/contact us for emails

bit.ly/ryoCWO - Listings Canada - Canadian content - dozens of job boards 

bit.ly/ptNWp - article: “Your Interview Begins of the 'Phone” - Tips for an effective two-way exchange of information 

Funniest resume mistakes - jobmob.com - more than seems possible... tinyurl.com/yedc79s 

It's ok to include your cover letter text as part of your full resume; keep sentences concise, avoid rambling paragraphs 

Articles: coping with a bad boss - good ideas: tinyurl.com/yhwkbdm

bit.ly/sJbYud - article on using the features of Linkedin - a primer

Careers In The Supply Chain - excellent flowchart of career options:tinyurl.com/yjg6ojv 

If one door has closed for you, trust that another has opened elsewhere; your intention and perseverance will guide you

Search Jobs from Canada's top employers: search engine, multiple categories tinyurl.com/ygwbt9z 

Interview: ask what the attitudes and values are that the company looks for in employees - is there a fit with yours? 

"The Contract Employee's Handbook" - great information, updated: R. Ziegler, Ph.D cehandbook.com 

Resume - Average time recipients spend reviewing your resume is about 10-15 seconds, initially - create buyer interest asap

Excellent general info job search resources site:asktheheadhunter.com 

Telephone Interviews: have a list of points about achievements/strengths/experience to refer to as a memory aid on the phone 

Free Career Self-Assessment info from YSN: ysn.com - values, goals, expectations 

bit.ly/uctQpn - National Career Fairs - US site, by region 

bit.ly/uByE3s - Article: “Resigning Without Burning Your Bridges” - making a graceful exit and keeping goodwill 

Interview: flexibility can be useful. If salary isn't adequate, trade-off for flex-hours or vacation days if an option 

"Military To Civvie Street", by Audrey Prenzel, a job transition guidetinyurl.com/ld3z2l 

The "Links" page of your industry's Associations can provide fertile ground for company names to research for job leads 

Best Educational Program for Corporate Logistics in Canada: P.Log (Professional Logistician) 

Distill the essence of who you are and why you should be hired to "impress the judges"; shorten to 2 min. maximum 

militaryhire.com is the best site for US Veterans job networking

Chinese saying: "The palest ink is better than the best memory" Write your goals down to commit to them in daily life 

Excellent site with links to dozens of industry associations in Canada:tinyurl.com/yz6yrgv 

Downsized? Use employment/severance/dismissal legal specialist to review severance package to rcv all owed to you by law 

freightcustoms.com - a unique site we created - for people in freight, customs and logistics in Canada 

Interview: have a thoughtful answer to "Why shoud we hire you?". Recap your experience/skills/desire/energy/enthusiasm 

Resources: one of the best job search resource sites, thousands of links: rileyguide.com - everything you need there 

Interview: Pace/timing - TV announcers speak at a moderate speed; good voice modulation promotes clear communication.

Best times of day to send and follow up your resume: after a.m. email processed, say 930a and by 230p - most are back from lunch

See press-releases area of a potential employer's site to learn vital data about plans, employers like that initiative 

bit.ly/sKNjZa - How To Use Twitter for Social Learning - good introduction

If sending cv direct to company exec., cc HR Manager as a courtesy - you never know what other opportunities may arise internally

bit.ly/tOZ80e - livingincanada.com - Average Canadian Salaries for a wide range of positions 

bit.ly/vbAQIX - List of Recruiter Associations by Region - useful to identify specialists in your field, by region and focus.

Article 2 “Job Search For Mature Candidates”  - jobsearchguide.ca - many links - tinyurl.com/ykswecd 

Put dates worked on your resume. Missing dates/years for jobs may be perceived as having something to hide = less buyer interest

Careers: jvis.com - Jackson Vocational Interest Survey - self-discovery tool - highest recommendation

bit.ly/uDgLCc - TwitJobSearch - a search engine for twitter - broad based positions - rated highly in Business Week, NY Times.

Interviews: It's ok to be a little nervous as it helps you avoid being complacent/over-confident; it keeps you alert/focused 

Create job-alerts on major job sites which automatically email you about jobs arising with your skills, experience and preferences

Interviews: Look directly into the interviewer's eyes when emphasizing a job skill or achievement; make that human connection 

Googling specific job titles and a location may bring up potential email contacts; customize search terms for your specific industry sector

Interviews: Be aware of signals of confidence or nervousness that you send: fold your hands, keep them away from your face

DiSC Profile System is an excellent self-discovery tool to determine your work behavioral style and workplace needs. Google: DiSC.

Industry Assoc. member lists/directories can be fertile ground for emails of hiring executives for senior jobs or network contacts

25 good Job-search engines in Canada: bit.ly/nCtiU - enter job titles/region, see what comes up

Google specific job titles + municipality name; results may include specialist recruiters in your field and region = more options

 Be patient with inexperienced interviewer; he/she might decide who is referred to his/her superiors for the shortlist 

 bit.ly/uLq2j9 - Top Employers in Canada for Canadians over 40y

Every email, phone call, every follow-up you do brings you closer to your goal, it is your faith expressed in action 

Handshakes: limp grasp = passivity; crushing = aggression/insecurity; interviewers form instant impressions thru body language.